Having never done Robotics before, I took it on as part of my Year 7 & 8 Enrichment Programme this year and found the Edison bots so easy to use and work with. I found some lego which meant we could style our robots which the kids loved. Total engagement every lesson - what a winner.

Super fast delivery and great advice on the phone for a newbie with these products. Thank you MindKits.

Buy these!!!
- by A Jacobsen

I purchased the Edison robots for my Digital Technology department to add authentic context to the new DT curriculum. They are robust, easy to program and adds excitement to the classroom. The Edison by itself is great for Junior team-based programming tasks, or, alternatively with the extension pack, great for L1 or L2 achievement standards (develop a computer program).

Wheels

"This ball caster kit from Pololu includes a black ABS housing, a 3/8" diameter metal ball, two spacers (1/16" and 1/8" thick), and two #2 screw sets. The total height of this ball caster is 0.4" with no spacers. You can also adjust the height by adding the spacers. The ball caster can be mounted to a chassis by the two screw sets included in the kit. The distance between the two screw holes is 0.53"."

"A metal caster used for omni-directional robots. Omni-what? Imagine a robot with the dual-motor gear box. The robot can pivot in one spot, but it must also allow the other wheels on the drive train to move or slide during a turn. This caster allows the robot to rotate and pivot in all directions - omni-directional - without the need for complex steering mechanisms. Features: Can be configured for 6 different overall heights including 11, 16, 25, 27, 35, and 37mm
Includes mounting holes and...

"This ball caster kit from Pololu includes a black ABS housing, a 3/8" diameter plastic ball, two spacers (1/16" and 1/8" thick), and two #2 screw sets. The total height of this ball caster is 0.4" with no spacers. You can also adjust the height by adding the spacers. The ball caster can be mounted to a chassis by the two screw sets included in the kit. The distance between the two screw holes is 0.53""

These are typical rubber wheels for small robot mobile platforms. The tire is soft black rubber with light tread for added traction in rugged terrain. An axis adapter is needed which bolts to the back of the hub and mounts to a motor. this adapter(FIT0198) can mount to our Micro DC Geared Motor with Back Shaft(FIT0016). These motors are commonly used in our 4WD and 2WD platforms like Turtle (2WD Arduino Mobile Robot Platform), Pirate (4WD Mobile Platform), Baron(Arduino Mobile Robot Platform...

"These heavy duty wheels have a diameter of 6” and a width of 1”. They have a hard inner plastic core and a smooth outer rubber tire. These wheels utilize the 1.5” hub pattern and are ideal for any larger robot you create. Actobotics is a robotics building system based around extruded aluminum channels, gears, precision shafts, and ball bearings. Thanks to the two standardized hole patterns, nearly all Actobotics components can be intuitively connected together. The wide...

This custom-designed rubber wheel has a rubber tire with a diameter of 1.69" (43 mm). It is designed to fit the output shafts on our mini metal gear motors as well as the Solarbotics metal gear motors. Teeth on the hub optionally allow a reflectance sensor to be used for encoder feedback.Gear motors should be mounted onto the side of the hub with the protruding teeth. The output shaft will slide into the socket easily at first but will achieve a snug fit when pressed through to the other edge...

"These clear orange precision disk wheels have an outer diameter of 3”, a width of 0.23”, and utilize the 0.77” hub pattern. These simple wheels are ideal for any light robot that needs a basic disc for simple movement, and use a removable rubber ring for traction. Actobotics is a robotics building system based around extruded aluminum channels, gears, precision shafts, and ball bearings. Thanks to the two standardized hole patterns, nearly all Actobotics components can be...

"These red precision disk wheels have an outer diameter of 3”, a width of 0.23”, and utilize the 0.77” hub pattern. These simple wheels are ideal for any light robot that needs a basic disc for simple movement, and use a removable rubber ring for traction. Actobotics is a robotics building system based around extruded aluminum channels, gears, precision shafts, and ball bearings. Thanks to the two standardized hole patterns, nearly all Actobotics components can be...

"These orange precision disk wheels have an outer diameter of 4”, a width of 0.23”, and utilize the 0.77” hub pattern. These simple wheels are ideal for any light robot that needs a basic disc for simple movement, and use a removable rubber ring for traction. Actobotics is a robotics building system based around extruded aluminum channels, gears, precision shafts, and ball bearings. Thanks to the two standardized hole patterns, nearly all Actobotics components can be...

"These red precision disk wheels have an outer diameter of 4”, a width of 0.23”, and utilize the 0.77” hub pattern. These simple wheels are ideal for any light robot that needs a basic disc for simple movement, and use a removable rubber ring for traction. Actobotics is a robotics building system based around extruded aluminum channels, gears, precision shafts, and ball bearings. Thanks to the two standardized hole patterns, nearly all Actobotics components can be intuitively...

"These black precision disk wheels have an outer diameter of 6”, a width of 0.23”, and utilize the 0.77” hub pattern. These simple wheels are ideal for any light robot that needs a basic disc for simple movement, and use a removable rubber ring for traction. Actobotics is a robotics building system based around extruded aluminum channels, gears, precision shafts, and ball bearings. Thanks to the two standardized hole patterns, nearly all Actobotics components can be...

"These lipped Rubber Rings have an inner diameter of 4.65", a width of 1/8", and a sturdy rubber sidewall. These rings can be used as a replacement for Precision Disk Wheels or can wrap around the outside edge of another flat disc to make the ring a simple tire. Dimensions: ID - 4.65"
Width - 1/8" "

"These blue “skate” wheels have an outer diameter of 2.975”, an inner diameter of 0.87”, and a width of 0.94”. When used in conjunction with the skate wheel adapters (check below), you can use them with Actobotics motors and shafts, or use them with standard skate bearings. Dimensions: OD - 2.975”
ID - 0.87”
Width - 0.94” Documents: SketchUp Part
Product Page (595618) " ...

"These gray “skate” wheels have an outer diameter of 2.975”, an inner diameter of 0.87”, and a width of 0.94”. When used in conjunction with the skate wheel adapters (check below), you can use them with Actobotics motors and shafts, or use them with standard skate bearings. Dimensions: OD - 2.975”
ID - 0.87”
Width - 0.94” Documents: SketchUp Part
Product Page (595616) " ...

"These orange “skate” wheels have an outer diameter of 2.975”, an inner diameter of 0.87”, and a width of 0.94”. When used in conjunction with the skate wheel adapters (check below), you can use them with Actobotics motors and shafts, or use them with standard skate bearings. Dimensions: OD - 2.975”
ID - 0.87”
Width - 0.94” Documents: SketchUp Part
Product Page (595620) " ...

"These orange “skate” wheels have an outer diameter of 4.90”, an inner diameter of 0.87”, and a width of 0.94”. When used in conjunction with the skate wheel adapters (check below), you can use them with Actobotics motors and shafts, or use them with standard skate bearings. Dimensions: OD - 4.90”
ID - 0.87”
Width - 0.94” Documents: SketchUp Part
Product Page (595626) " ...

"These skate wheel adapters have a diameter of 1”, a width of 0.32”, and utilize the 0.77” hub pattern. These adapters allow you to attach the 2.975” or 4.90” skate wheels to almost any gear, pulley, or sprocket by connecting to any part utilizing the 0.77” hub pattern. Actobotics is a robotics building system based around extruded aluminum channels, gears, precision shafts, and ball bearings. Thanks to the two standardized hole patterns, nearly all...

"These skate wheel adaptors have a diameter of 1”, a width of 0.32”, and utilize the 0.77” hub pattern. These adaptors allow you to attach the 2.975” or 4.90” skate wheels to ¼” drive shafts. Actobotics is a robotics building system based around extruded aluminum channels, gears, precision shafts, and ball bearings. Thanks to the two standardized hole patterns, nearly all Actobotics components can be intuitively connected together. The wide range of...

"This custom-designed plastic wheel from Pololu has a silicone tire measuring 1.26" (32 mm) in diameter and is designed to fit the output shafts on our micro and mini metal gearmotors as well as the Solarbotics metal gear motors. Both the Micro Metal Gearmotor Bracket and Extended Micro Metal Gearmotor Bracket will work with this wheel. Sold as two wheels."

"This custom-designed plastic wheel from Pololu has a rubber tire measuring 1.65" (42 mm) in diameter and is designed to fit the output shafts on our micro and mini metal gearmotors as well as the Solarbotics metal gear motors. Teeth on the hub optionally allow a reflectance sensor to be used for encoder feedback. This rugged wheel is designed to fit securely on the output shafts of the micro and mini metal geramotors. These gearmotors should be mounted onto the side of the hub with the...

This custom-designed plastic wheel has a rubber tire measuring 1.65" (42 mm) in diameter and is designed to fit the output shafts on our mini metal gearmotors as well as the Solarbotics metal gear motors. Teeth on the hub optionally allow a reflectance sensor to be used for encoder feedback. This rugged wheel is designed to fit securely on the output shafts of the micro metal geramotors. These gearmotors should be mounted onto the side of the hub with the protruding teeth. The output shaft...